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Big Buts: The Podcast
I’ve debuted a series of 2-3 minute devotional thoughts based on appearances of the word but from Matthew’s gospel on iTunes. You can subscribe to the feed through your iTunes account–go to the iTunes Store, Podcast section, and search Big Buts–or by simply clicking the podcast icon on the top of the left column… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
The house of the righteous contains great treasure, BUT the income of the wicked brings them trouble. (Proverbs 15:6) Continue reading
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From The Outset
The Big But In answering evil’s invitation to satisfy his appetite by snapping up some bread, Jesus quotes Moses from the ancient scriptures in answering the temptation: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Jesus’ used the word but here to slam the door… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
A fool spurns his father’s discipline, BUT whoever heeds correction shows prudence. (Proverbs 15:4) Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, BUT a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (Prov. 15:4) Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, BUT the mouth of the fool gushes folly. (Prov. 15:2) Continue reading
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But Seventy Times Seven
Seven is often referred to as the number of perfection in the Bible. It’s said to represent completeness. And in simple human terms, forgiving someone of a repeated offense seven times seems way beyond gracious. Peter’s inquiry of Jesus in Matthew 18:21—‘shall I forgive seven times?’ feels like a lofty aim. Peter appears ready to go the extra mile—another of… Continue reading
